Pleasantly: meaning, definitions and examples

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pleasantly

[ ˈplɛzəntli ]

^{Context #1}

in a pleasing manner

In a way that gives a sense of enjoyment or satisfaction.

Synonyms

agreeably, delightfully, enjoyably, nicely

Examples of usage

She smiled pleasantly at her guests.
The music played softly and pleasantly in the background.

^{Context #2}

in a friendly manner

In a way that is friendly or amiable.

Synonyms

affably, amiable, cordially, friendly

Examples of usage

She greeted her neighbors pleasantly every morning.
The staff at the hotel always treated their guests pleasantly.

Translations

Translations of the word "pleasantly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 agradavelmente

🇮🇳 सुखपूर्वक

🇩🇪 angenehm

🇮🇩 dengan senang hati

🇺🇦 приємно

🇵🇱 przyjemnie

🇯🇵 心地よく (ここちよく)

🇫🇷 agréablement

🇪🇸 agradablemente

🇹🇷 hoş bir şekilde

🇰🇷 기분 좋게

🇸🇦 بسرور

🇨🇿 příjemně

🇸🇰 príjemne

🇨🇳 愉快地 (yúkuài de)

🇸🇮 prijetno

🇮🇸 þægilega

🇰🇿 жағымды

🇬🇪 სასიამოვნოდ

🇦🇿 xoşbəxtliklə

🇲🇽 agradablemente

Word origin

The word 'pleasantly' is derived from the Middle English word 'plesauntli', which comes from the Old French word 'plaisant', meaning 'pleasing'. The use of 'pleasantly' in English dates back to the 14th century, when it was used to describe something that gives pleasure or satisfaction.